King Charles heads to Scottish castle that hides 'haunting secret'

For King Charles, the Castle of Mey in Scotland has been his usual getaway during summer breaks; as the start of this year's one, he is again heading to the peaceful retreat.

However, inside the beloved Scottish residence, there has been an alleged unsettled secret.

First bought by Queen Elizabeth in 1952, the Castle of Mey has a reputation for its picturesque setting, but behind royal charm lies a centuries-old story of heartbreak, murder, and reportedly a ghost lurking on its top floor.

According to Tatler, the awe-inspiring royal castle is believed to be haunted by the spirit of what local folklore described as Lady Fanny Sinclair, daughter of the 14th Earl of Caithness.

Also known as the Green Lady among locals, her family previously owned the property.

According to legend, Fanny had been in love with a stablehand. For this, she was punished and locked away on the top floor.

Stung by her family's response and a long, futile wait for her lover, Sinclair threw herself from a window.

However, there is another version, supposedly even chillier.

Fanny and her lover – whose name is unclear – were caught while eloping and jumped from the window while escaping, but the fall killed her.

To be exact, historians have not found any official records to corroborate the story. Still, the folklore lives on.

Even so, the monarch's staff reported strange occurrences that, in turn, spooked them.

Some of the incidents include doors mechanically shutting on their own while inexplicably lights went out.

King Charles heads to Scottish castle who has haunting secret

Royal staff reportedly expressed facing unexplained incidents at the castle